At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain a safe and welcoming school environment through general upkeep and repairs.
- Company: A supportive and well-established school in Rochdale.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, collaborative team, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Join a friendly team and make a real difference in the school community.
- Why this job: Play a vital role in ensuring a safe space for students and staff.
- Qualifications: Experience in caretaking or maintenance, with good DIY skills.
The predicted salary is between 30348 - 37092 £ per year.
A welcoming and well-established school in Rochdale is seeking a reliable, proactive and hardworking Caretaker to join their site team from September 2026.
The school is committed to providing a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school premises, buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard.
You will work closely with the school's leadership team and site staff to support the day-to-day running of the school and ensure the site remains safe, clean, secure and operational.
This role would suit someone with previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site-management experience who takes pride in their work and is confident working independently.
- Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well maintained
- Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site
- Completing regular checks of the buildings, facilities and external areas
- Opening and securing the school premises as required
- Responding promptly to maintenance issues and reporting larger repairs where necessary
- Supporting contractors and external visitors when working on site
- Maintaining school grounds, including basic gardening and outdoor upkeep
- Assisting with moving furniture, equipment and resources around the school
- Monitoring site security and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
- Maintaining appropriate records relating to site checks, maintenance and health and safety
- Supporting the school with emergency procedures and site-related incidents
- Ensuring the school environment is clean, safe and suitable for pupils and staff
- Working collaboratively with the senior leadership team and wider school staff
What the school offers
- A welcoming and supportive school environment
- A friendly and collaborative staff team
- A varied and hands-on role within a busy school setting
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- A rewarding opportunity to play an important role in the day-to-day running of a school
- Potential for a permanent position following a successful temporary placement
This is an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker in Rochdale who is practical, dependable and takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children and staff.
- Have previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities or a similar role
- Be practical, reliable and able to use initiative
- Have good general maintenance and DIY skills
- Be confident identifying and reporting health and safety issues
- Be able to work independently and manage day-to-day tasks effectively
- Have good communication and organisational skills
- Be flexible and willing to respond to the changing needs of the school
- Have a professional and approachable manner
- Have a good understanding of safeguarding and site security
- Have the right to work in the UK
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